Ep 24 – How Could God Die? Questions How can our God allow himself to be killed? 1 Cor 1:23: but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of… [Read More]

Ep 23 – What is the Purpose of Penance? Questions 1. How can prayer remedy sin? Penance: Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving Disordered relationships (attachment to creatures) 2. Didn’t Jesus pay for all of our sins on the cross? 3. How can giving up something we need be good for us? Catechetical Moment CCC #1459 … [Read More]

Ep 22 – Why do we need a pope? Questions 1. What does a pope do? Sanctify, Teach, & Govern Vicar of Christ Servant of the Servants of God 2. Is the Pope Infallible? 3. Do we have to believe everything the pope says? Catechetical Moment CCC #882 Living the Truth How can we… [Read More]

Ep 21 – How Can God Allow People To Go To Hell? Questions 1. What is hell like? Absence of Good (except existence) CCC 1035 The chief punishment of hell is eternal separation from God 2. How can a loving God allow people to go to Hell? CCC 1030 This state of definitive self-exclusion from communion… [Read More]

Ep 19 – What is the meaning of Christmas? Questions Why would Jesus become a baby? Did Jesus do all the things babies do? How long is the Christmas season? Catechetical Moment CCC #526 Living the Truth How do we make Christmas about more than just gifts? Hosted by Casey Truelove and Cristobal… [Read More]

Ep 18 – What is a sacramental? Questions What is the difference between a sacrament and sacramental? What can a sacramental do? How is this not idolatry? Catechetical Moment CCC #1670 Living the Truth How can we use sacramentals to bring ourselves and others closer to Jesus? Hosted by Casey Truelove and Cristobal Almanza Feedback… [Read More]

Ep 1 – What is Advent? Questions Why do we use purple before Christmas? When should I decorate for Christmas? When will Jesus come again? Catechetical Moment CCC #524 Living the Truth How can we celebrate advent to the fullest? Hosted by Casey Truelove and Cristobal Almanza Feedback Line Number: (512) 200-ACNM (2266)… [Read More]

Ep 16 – Are supernatural events real? Questions 1. Why did some saint encounter strange supernatural things like levitation? 2. Does the Catholic Church believe that apparitions are real? 3. How do we know when these things are real? Catechetical Moment CCC #584 Living the Truth How can we defend Catholicism as… [Read More]

Ep 15 – If Catholicism if True, is everyone else wrong? Questions If Catholics are right does that make everyone else wrong? Buddha came before Jesus, how can it claim to be more true? If Jesus was the Messiah, why don’t Jews recognize him? Is salvation possible outside the Church? Catechetical Moment CCC… [Read More]

Ep 14 Why restrict of sex? Questions 1. Why should people have children if they’re not ready? 2. Why can’t a couple have sex anywhere anytime they want? 3. If abortion and contraception are legal, why doesn’t the church allow it? Catechetical Moment CCC #2370 Living the Truth How can we promote… [Read More]

Ep 13 What is the purpose of sex? Questions 1. Why can a celibate priest teach about sex? 2. So what is the purpose of sex? 2. Is sex is about love, why should there be any restrictions? Catechetical Moment CCC #2333 Living the Truth How can we embrace our sexuality in… [Read More]

Ep 12 What is sin? Questions 1. What is sin? 2. If sin is wrong, why is it fun? 3. If God knew we were going to sin, why would He create us with the ability to do so? Catechetical Moment CCC #1865 Living the Truth How can we make a habit… [Read More]

Ep 11 Why is marriage a sacrament? Questions Marriage is older than Jesus, how can it be a sacrament? What are the qualifications for a sacramental marriage? 16 M 14 F Have to consent Cannot already be married or ordained Have to have only 1 man and only 1 woman Cannot be related to… [Read More]

Ep 10 What makes a priest so special? Questions What makes a priest more special than any other Christians? What qualifies a man do act as Jesus? What’s the difference between a protestant pastor and Catholic priests? Catechetical Moment CCC #1566 Living the Truth How can we support the priesthood? Hosted… [Read More]

Ep 9 What is the meaning of baptism? Questions What can physical water do for a soul? Why do Catholic baptize babies? If we are baptized, why do we need to go to confession? Catechetical Moment CCC #1279 Living the Truth How can I live out my baptism? Hosted by Casey… [Read More]

Ep 8 Why is Mary important? Questions If she is a mortal woman, why is she a big deal? Does paying attention to her take away from God? Why does it look like Catholics worship Mary? Catechetical Moment CCC #963 Living the Truth How can I build a relationship with Mary? Recommended… [Read More]

Ep 7 Why do we have to go to church every week? Questions Can’t I just pray and read the bible at home? Why aren’t the big celebrations enough? What if I have to work or am on vacation? Catechetical Moment CCC # 2181 Living the Truth What can I do to get more… [Read More]

Ep 6 Why would Jesus become bread and wine? Questions How can an infinite God become bread? Why would it look, smell, taste, and even have the same nutritional value of bread if has changed? It sounds cannibalistic, why would a loving God do this? Catechetical Moment CCC # 1324 Living the Truth How… [Read More]

Ep 5 Why go to confession? Questions What good is it to tell a man your darkest secrets in private? Why go if we have to go again later? What if I always confess the same sins? Catechetical Moment CCC #1446 Living the Truth How can I go to confession more and grow holier? Hosted by Casey Truelove and Cristobal Almanza Feedback Line Number: (512) 200-ACNM (2266) feedback@austincnm.com www.austincnm.com Donations button is back! Music Credits… [Read More]

Ep 4 Why are the saints important? Questions What is a saint? Do Catholics worship them? If they all point to Jesus, then why pay any attention to them now that they’re dead? Catechetical Moment CCC #828 Living the Truth Can I really become a saint? Hosted by Casey Truelove and Cristobal Almanza Feedback Line Number: (512)… [Read More]

Ep 3 Is Heaven real and how do I get there? Questions Is heaven a real place? Who is there? Does everyone go to heaven? Catechetical Moment CCC #1821 Living the Truth How can I know for sure that heaven is real? Hosted by Casey Truelove and Cristobal Almanza Feedback Line Number: (512) 200-ACNM (2266) feedback@austincnm.com… [Read More]

Ep 2 What’s Up With the Bible? Questions How can a book written by men be considered a Holy Book? Why is the Quran or any other text not considered inspired? Why do Catholics believe stuff not in the bible? Catechetical Moment CCC #101 Living the Truth If the Bible is… [Read More]

Episode 1 Questions Is it abandoning reason and right judgement to blindly follow orders from the Vatican? What’s wrong with getting with the times, don’t things change with time? Who put them in charge anyways? Catechetical Moment CCC #890 Living the Truth Can we learn to be obedient? Hosted by Casey Truelove and Cristobal… [Read More]